Special Dana Point Cruises | Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching

7 Hours
Lily

Great Pacific Airshow & Whale Watch Safari

Join us aboard our luxury power catamaran, Lily, for a very special cruise to view the Huntington Beach Great Pacific Airshow.

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From $30

1 ½ Hours
All Ages

Dana Point Boat Parade

Join us for holiday fun and festivities at Dana Point Harbor’s Annual Boat Parade of Lights!

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From $150

2 ½ Hours
Ages 14 & up
ORCA
Bookable Online

Small Group Drone Trips

Fly your drone over whales, dolphins, & other marine life without the cost of boat ownership or rental. Limited to just 3 pilots!

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From $140

10 Hours
All Ages
Lily

Catalina Island Cruise & Whale Watch

Share in an unforgettable and intimate cruise to the resort island of Catalina aboard our luxury catamaran. Free continental breakfast.

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From $65

2 Hours
All Ages

July 4th Fireworks

Celebrate our nation’s Independence with a true Fourth of July tradition; a spectacular fireworks show over the water at Dana Point Harbor, synchronized to some of our national favorite tunes!

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From $65

2 ½ Hours
All Ages

Dana Point Tall Ships Festival Viewing

Grab your pirate hat, patch the eye, and give your Captain an “ARRR” when you join us for 2 and 1/2-hours of swashbuckling fun aboard our catamarans to view the Dana Point Tall Ships on…

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Capt. Dave’s Private Boat Rentals

All of our special boats are available for private boat charters in Dana Point, the dolphin and whale capital of the world®. Rent a boat for birthdays, graduations, family reunions, anniversaries, proposals, or any special occasions and casual gatherings, as well as corporate functions, team building, and professional media productions. We have an exclusive private charter for everyone! The weather is beautiful, whales are plentiful, and Dana Point is THE place to spend your vacation. Special limited-time summer rates are available!

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Intimate

From $775

2 ½ Hours
All Ages
ORCA
Bookable Online

Private Yacht Charter on ORCA

Reserve online your luxury boating experience by booking ORCA for your private yacht charter. Special summer rate! Gorgeous, comfortable, and the ideal way to spend the day with friends, family, or colleagues. Up to 6…

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High speed

From $395

2 Hours
All Ages
Fast Cat
Bookable Online

Zodiac Exclusive Boat Rental

Reserve online a private charter for up to 12 guests aboard our adventurous zodiac Fast Cat, the best way to get up-close to breathtaking sea life! A very fast and very fun exclusive whale watching experience.

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Up close

From $1200

2 ½ Hours
All Ages
DolphinSafari
Bookable Online

DolphinSafari Private Charter

Book online our catamaran sailboat, DolphinSafari, for intimate special occasions and up-close whale watching. Special summer rates with a Family Fun Pack. Up to 24 guests. Eye-spy tram nets put wildlife at your fingertips!

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Special Safaris - Dana Point

Get ’em while they’re “hot”… These “limited edition” Dana Point cruises don’t happen every day!

Great Pacific Airshow & Whale Watch Safari

Dana Point Boat Parade

Small Group Drone Trips

Catalina Island Cruise & Whale Watch

July 4th Fireworks

Dana Point Tall Ships Festival Viewing

Select a Special Safari by Date

Capt. Dave’s Private Boat Rentals

Private Yacht Charter on ORCA

Zodiac Exclusive Boat Rental

DolphinSafari Private Charter